South Africa's luxury dog hotels give paws for thought
Whether luxury dog hotels should exist in a country with such high levels of poverty and inequality remains a moot point.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Biden plans to crack down on 'ghost guns' with action on Thursday
Biden will unveil his administration's first steps to curb gun violence, including a plan to reduce the proliferation of "ghost guns".
Thu Apr 08 2021
Europe needs US-style bureau to tackle guns: experts
Gaps in the current laws, light sentences, and the absence of a European agency with its billion-dollar budget and thousands of agents, are the main problems facing France on gun trafficking.
Sat Nov 28 2015
Finas poised to forge more international partnerships at ATF 2015
The Asia TV Forum and Market 2015 is the go-to market to experience the dynamism of Asia's expanding content entertainment industry.
Sat Nov 28 2015
Najib: ASEAN tourism outlook 'even brighter' than global average
Inbound tourists to the Southeast Asian region is projected to register an increase of 5.1% per annum, which is higher than the global average.
Mon Jan 20 2014
Malaysia to host next year's Asean tourism forum
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen tonight received a plaque as next year's Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) host.
Thu Jan 24 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024